- Campuses :
- Twin Cities
- Crookston
- Duluth
- Morris
- Rochester
- Other Locations
At the time you arrive at the University of Minnesota, you will have your documents validated by the University. After your documents have been validated, you will be instructed to contact the Office of Student Health Benefits at 1-800-232-9017 or umshbo@umn.edu.
Scholars visiting the University for more than 31 days are required to enroll in the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan. Scholars must contact the Office of Student Health Benefits to complete enrollment materials within 31 days of their arrival.
Scholars visiting the University for 31 days or less may choose to purchase the Student Health Benefit Plan, but are not required to do so. Scholars choosing not to enroll in the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan are required to carry their own health plan coverage for the duration of their visit to the University. A scholar's health plan coverage must meet J-1 U.S. Federal regulation requirements.
To enroll in the Student Health Benefit Plan, please complete and submit an enrollment form within 31 days of your arrival at the University. All scholars who wish to enroll dependents in the plan must also submit the first two months payment for dependents.
Once an applicant’s eligibility is verified by the Office of Student Health Benefits, enrollment will be processed. Member ID cards will be sent to the plan member by U.S. mail approximately two weeks after your enrollment materials are received by the Office of Student Health Benefits.
Students enrolled in the Student Health Benefit Plan will be mailed a health plan card from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota by the end of the sixth week of classes.
Cards are sent to the U.S. mail address on record with the University. Please make sure your address is up-to-date through One Stop: Go to Quick Links > Student Records > Personal Information.
If you recently updated your address in One Stop and think your card may have been sent to your old address, please email your name, student ID number, and “I have updated my U.S. Mail address in One Stop and would like a new card sent to me.” to umshbo@umn.edu.
The Office of Student Health Benefits must receive confirmation from you that your U.S. Mail address is correct in One Stop before a new card can be issued.
Before using your Student Health Benefit Plan coverage, please familiarize yourself with the information found under “Plan Details” (right).
Plan members and their dependents traveling 100 or more miles away from home and outside of their home country, have emergency medical, travel, and personal security assistance 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world, through MEDEX, a leading provider of international travel assistance services. From finding an English-speaking doctor to replacing a prescription, MEDEX has the resources and experience to offer rapid coordination and monitoring of medical care while you are abroad.
Medical Services Available
- 24-hour worldwide medical referrals
- Medical evacuations and repatriation of mortal remains
- Verification of insurance coverage to facilitate hospital admission
Personal and Travel Services Available
- Assistance with lost or stolen travel documents (i.e. passport)
- Emergency language interpretation services
- Emergency cash advance
MEDEX Website
Username: umshbo
Password: umstudent
MEDEX ID Card (267K, PDF)
MEDEX Assistance 1-800-527-0218
09/03/09 Email: Dependent Enrollment Reminder
09/16/09 Email: Waiver Deadline Reminder
10/05/09 Email: SHBP Welcome
Eligibility Questions
Office of Student Health Benefits
University of Minnesota
410 Church Street S.E., N323
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: (612) 624-0627 or 1-800-232-9017
Fax: (612) 626-5183 or 1-800-624-9881
Email: umshbo@umn.edu
Coverage Questions
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Phone: (651) 662-5004 or 1-866-870-0438
http://www.bluecrossmn.com/uofm
Dental Questions
Boynton Health Service Dental Clinic
Phone: (612) 624-9998
Email: mkiffe@bhs.umn.edu
http://www.bhs.umn.edu/services/dentalclinic.htm
On-Campus Health Care Questions
Boynton Health Service
Info: (612) 625-8400
Appointments: (612) 625-3222
http://www.bhs.umn.edu
Emergency Travel Assistance Questions
MEDEX
Phone: 1-800-527-0218
Email: info@medexassist.com
https://members.medexassist.com
Username: umshbo, Password: umstudent
Quick Reference Chart for Primary Member (PDF)
Quick Reference Chart for Dependents (PDF)
Full 2009-2010 Summary Plan Description (PDF)
Coverage is guaranteed for visiting international scholars from the time they have their documents validated by the University of Minnesota. Coverage continues as long as the scholar meets criteria for eligibility. Coverage rates are affordable for spouse and dependents. There is no pre-existing condition exclusion. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider network is the broadest provider network available, with 98% of the physicians and hospitals in Minnesota participating in the network.
Coverage for |
Cost |
|---|---|
Student ONLY |
$ 188.00 per month |
Spouse ONLY* |
$ 187.00 per month |
Single child ONLY |
$ 145.00 per month |
Two or more
children |
$ 194.00 per month |
Family maximum |
$ 569.00 per month |
*spouse or same-sex domestic partner